Chapter 338 And he seemed in high spirits, no longer the anxious and helpless soul heâd been Seeing Jared, he also stood up and said, âYouâre back.â
Everyone sat down to eat Agnes noticed that everyone was acting so strangely. Beatrice was even peeling shrimps for her.
If Beatrice was doing this to butter up Jared, Agnes would get it.
But now, with Beatriceâs attention shifted to her, Agnes felt particularly uncomfortable.
Midway through the meal, Preston handed over a bank card saying, âAgnes, take your money back.â
Agnes was baffled, âDad, Iâm not strapped for cash. You keep it for a rainy day.â
Preston said, âStarlight International Groupâs crisis is over. The Japanese bank agreed to loan us funds. Weâve finally weathered the storm.â
Hearing Prestonâs words, Agnes finally breathed a sigh of relief.
No wonder Preston seemed so cheery today.
Without making a fuss, Agnes accepted the bank card.
After dinner, Preston and Jared were having a coffee chat in the living room, while Agnes retreated to her room.
Soon, Beatrice was at the door..
She was holding a fruit plate, filled with sliced fruits.
Beatrice used to barge in without knocking.
But today, she knocked a few times.
Agnes, can I come in?â
Agnes was confused, but didnât rush to find out why. She believed the truth would come out sooner or later âSure, come in.â
Beatrice walked in, handed the sliced fruits to Agnes, âAgnes, I prepare these fruits myself. Give them a try.â
Agnes tried one and said, âThanks.â
Beatrice put down the fruit plate, but didnât leave.
She hesitated for a while, as if she had something to say.
Agnes said straight up. âSpit it out. I might not have time for you later.â
Finally, Beatrice said, âAgnes, I hope you can put in a word for me with Director Hamish, see if I can get a small part in Nebula Dreams. I heard there are still manyâ
minor roles uncast.â
So that was it.
Actually, Agnes had guessed it all along.
Agnes said, âI canât do that. I havenât even met the director. And heâs known for being strict, hates industryâs under-the-table dealings, and has high standards for every role. I canât help you.â
âAgnes, I know this is a bit troubling for you, but I have no other way. Even a small role, Iâd take it. I want to shine like you in the entertainment industry. Most importantly, I hope to be able to take responsibility for my career like you when faced with difficulties. Agnes, can you help me?â
Agnes responded formally, âI really canât help you. Itâs beyond my reach.â
Beatrice hesitated for a while before saying, âI know youâre not familiar with Director Hamish or even know him, but I heard heâs tight with the Whitfields, he and Tim are good friends, and I think Jared is familiar him. If Jared could put in a few good words for me...â
âBeatrice, itâs absolutely impossible. Donât be under any illusionsâ Agnes cut her off sternly.
Beatrice seemed taken aback.